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    • Photo of Bauhinia lunarioides foliage by Far South Wholesale Nursery

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    Bauhinia lunarioides

    Also Known As

    • Anacacho Orchid Tree

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 8'-15'
    • W: 6'-8'

    planting zones

    • 8b-11

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    Bauhinia lunarioides plant details

    Bauhinia lunarioides is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in alkaline, average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Bauhinia lunarioides

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: fabaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 8 FT - 15 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Bauhinia lunarioides

    USDA Zones: 8b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
    Soil needs: alkaline, average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    White bloom, spring.

    By: Far South Wholesale Nursery

    Gardening facts about Bauhinia lunarioides plant

    How to Grow Bauhinia lunarioides

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • alkaline
      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Bauhinia tomentosa

    aka Yellow Bell Bauhinia

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 10'-15'

    Width: 6'-10'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Bauhinia tomentosa by Karl Gercens III
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    Bauhinia variegata

    aka Orchid Tree

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 15'-40'

    Width: 10'-30'

    • sun
    • regular - low
    Photo of Bauhinia variegata flower, form by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Bauhinia galpinii

    aka African Plume, Red Orchid Tree

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 8'-12'

    Width: 10'-15'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Bauhinia galpinii flower by Tatiana Gerus
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    Bauhinia divaricata

    aka Bauhinia mexicana, Mexican Orchid Tree

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 6'-8'

    Width: 6'-8'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular
    Photo of Bauhinia divaricata flower by Far South Wholesale Nursery
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    Bauhinia tomentosa x natalensis

    aka Orchid Tree

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Bauhinia tomentosa x natalensis form by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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